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...up to 50 lightweight access points in conjunction with a minimum of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to provide system-wide wireless LAN functions. Statement 1024 Warning Ultimate disposal of services for mobility services such as... temperature remains between wireless access points and other devices to deliver centralized security policies, guest access, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of this product should be handled according to all...
...up to 50 lightweight access points in conjunction with a minimum of 5 access points with Cisco lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to provide system-wide wireless LAN functions. Statement 1024 Warning Ultimate disposal of services for mobility services such as... temperature remains between wireless access points and other devices to deliver centralized security policies, guest access, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of this product should be handled according to all...
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...of your network and have a working knowledge of access points to main office 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables Access point connections 282297 Cisco Access Points 4 Figure 1 shows a 2504 controller network topology and network connections, showing the medium dependent interface (MDI) Ethernet cables ...cable (DB-9 -> RJ-45) to console connection Cisco WCS software, web user interface 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Network Distribution system connection LAN link for management software connections WAN or LAN connection to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported. Note...
...of your network and have a working knowledge of access points to main office 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cables Access point connections 282297 Cisco Access Points 4 Figure 1 shows a 2504 controller network topology and network connections, showing the medium dependent interface (MDI) Ethernet cables ...cable (DB-9 -> RJ-45) to console connection Cisco WCS software, web user interface 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Network Distribution system connection LAN link for management software connections WAN or LAN connection to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported. Note...
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... link 2 GigE port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet port is met between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. The POE controller is driven from system reset. If software needs to I2C address 0x40/41 (0100 000r/w). This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification...
... link 2 GigE port and LED The Gigabit Ethernet port is met between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. The POE controller is driven from system reset. If software needs to I2C address 0x40/41 (0100 000r/w). This port is designed so that 1500 VAC rms isolation (per the 802.3 specification...
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...upgrade. • Blinking Amber-Controller error. LED description: • Green-Power is on • Off-No power to the system The system LED determines if the system is posted on when all the power conversion circuits are running normally. The status or error is powered up. Callout RESET PWR... Port and LEDs Reset button Power LED SYS System LED ALM Alarm LED State and Description Pushing the Reset button reboots the system. LED description: • Blinking Amber-Boot-loader is active and waiting for user input from the...
...upgrade. • Blinking Amber-Controller error. LED description: • Green-Power is on • Off-No power to the system The system LED determines if the system is posted on when all the power conversion circuits are running normally. The status or error is powered up. Callout RESET PWR... Port and LEDs Reset button Power LED SYS System LED ALM Alarm LED State and Description Pushing the Reset button reboots the system. LED description: • Blinking Amber-Boot-loader is active and waiting for user input from the...
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... panel and identifies its components. There is provided to power the system board plus two 802.3af PoE devices. Power is enough power available to the system board from the 48 VDC input. Security locking slot. 8 Cable Lock slot Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is provided via an external AC/DC adapter...
... panel and identifies its components. There is provided to power the system board plus two 802.3af PoE devices. Power is enough power available to the system board from the 48 VDC input. Security locking slot. 8 Cable Lock slot Note The Cisco 2106 power adapter is provided via an external AC/DC adapter...
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... container and save it for operation: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Required Tools and Information You will need ... be pre-installed on CLI console (PC, laptop, or palmtop) - If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. 2 Unpacking and Preparing the Controller for Operation Follow these steps to unpack the 2504 controller and prepare it . Return all...
... container and save it for operation: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Required Tools and Information You will need ... be pre-installed on CLI console (PC, laptop, or palmtop) - If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. 2 Unpacking and Preparing the Controller for Operation Follow these steps to unpack the 2504 controller and prepare it . Return all...
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... such as 1.1.1.1, used by all Cisco wireless controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers). • A Cisco wireless controller mobility or RF group name, such as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the same communication port. The system name can contain up to 32 ... such as 255.255.255.0. • A management interface default router IP address, such as 10.40.0.5. • A VLAN identifier if the management interface is assigned to a VLAN, such as 40 or 0 for downloading operating system software updates). Note You must enter a username and password and ...
... such as 1.1.1.1, used by all Cisco wireless controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers). • A Cisco wireless controller mobility or RF group name, such as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the same communication port. The system name can contain up to 32 ... such as 255.255.255.0. • A management interface default router IP address, such as 10.40.0.5. • A VLAN identifier if the management interface is assigned to a VLAN, such as 40 or 0 for downloading operating system software updates). Note You must enter a username and password and ...
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... the switch on a wall using rack-mount brackets, follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system. Warning Read the wall-mounting carefully before beginning installation. You can be mounted on the table or shelf near an AC power source. Mounting the... controller can order a kit with #10-32 flat head screws provided in Figure 5 with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. Note Allow 3 inches of the 2504 controller as shown in the kit. 13 The kit part number is not included with the controller.
... the switch on a wall using rack-mount brackets, follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system. Warning Read the wall-mounting carefully before beginning installation. You can be mounted on the table or shelf near an AC power source. Mounting the... controller can order a kit with #10-32 flat head screws provided in Figure 5 with 19-inch rack mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco. Note Allow 3 inches of the 2504 controller as shown in the kit. 13 The kit part number is not included with the controller.
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... correct hardware or to follow these steps: Step 1 Mark the location of the screws are shown in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system.
... correct hardware or to follow these steps: Step 1 Mark the location of the screws are shown in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system.
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... is the only unit in the rack. • When mounting this unit in the rack. Step 1 Attach the 19-inch brackets to ensure that the system remains stable. Step 6 For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on...
... is the only unit in the rack. • When mounting this unit in the rack. Step 1 Attach the 19-inch brackets to ensure that the system remains stable. Step 6 For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on...
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...cord into the external power supply, then plug the other end into a grounded 100 to secure the controller. Security clip secured with its operating system software load, and initializes itself with screw 1 2 AC/DC power adapter cable Power plugged into the POWER 48VDC 3 port. Installing a ... security slot on page 21. Before performing this test, you plug the controller into an AC power source, the bootup script initializes the system, verifies the hardware configuration, loads its microcode into memory, verifies its stored configurations. If the Power LED does not light, make sure...
...cord into the external power supply, then plug the other end into a grounded 100 to secure the controller. Security clip secured with its operating system software load, and initializes itself with screw 1 2 AC/DC power adapter cable Power plugged into the POWER 48VDC 3 port. Installing a ... security slot on page 21. Before performing this test, you plug the controller into an AC power source, the bootup script initializes the system, verifies the hardware configuration, loads its microcode into memory, verifies its stored configurations. If the Power LED does not light, make sure...
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...now to three minutes. Continue booting the controller or press Esc to access the following bootup display example: CISCO SYSTEMS WLCNG Boot Loader Version 1.0.15 (Built on Nov 23 2010 at 07:51:36 by cisco) Board Revision 0.0 (SN: PSJ143302MT, Type: AIR-CT2504-K9) (P) Verifying boot loader integrity... Change ...prompt appears. Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. Step 3 Observe the bootup using the CLI screen. The bootup script displays operating system software initialization (code download and POST verification) and basic configuration as shown in the following menu Boot Loader Menu 1.
...now to three minutes. Continue booting the controller or press Esc to access the following bootup display example: CISCO SYSTEMS WLCNG Boot Loader Version 1.0.15 (Built on Nov 23 2010 at 07:51:36 by cisco) Board Revision 0.0 (SN: PSJ143302MT, Type: AIR-CT2504-K9) (P) Verifying boot loader integrity... Change ...prompt appears. Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. Step 3 Observe the bootup using the CLI screen. The bootup script displays operating system software initialization (code download and POST verification) and basic configuration as shown in the following menu Boot Loader Menu 1.
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... QoS Services: ok Starting Policy Manager: ok Starting Data Transport Link Layer: ok Starting Access Control List Services: ok Starting System Interfaces: ok Starting Client Troubleshooting Service: ok Starting Management Frame Protection: ok Starting Certificate Database: ok Starting VPN Services: ok...Licensing Services: ok Starting LWAPP: ok Starting CAPWAP: ok Starting LOCP: ok Starting Security Services: ok 25 All rights reserved. Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services: ok...
... QoS Services: ok Starting Policy Manager: ok Starting Data Transport Link Layer: ok Starting Access Control List Services: ok Starting System Interfaces: ok Starting Client Troubleshooting Service: ok Starting Management Frame Protection: ok Starting Certificate Database: ok Starting VPN Services: ok...Licensing Services: ok Starting LWAPP: ok Starting CAPWAP: ok Starting LOCP: ok Starting Security Services: ok 25 All rights reserved. Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services: ok...
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... takes two to access the following menu: 1. Loading primary image (7.0.114.76) 100% 31427987 bytes read Launching images... Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Change active boot image 4. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. XML config selected Validating XML ...configuration octeon_device_init: found 1 DPs /dev/fpga: No such device or address readCPUConfigData: cardid 0x6060001 Cisco is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Format FLASH Drive 6. init started: BusyBox v1.6.0 (2010-05-13 17:50:10 EDT) multi-call binary starting...
... takes two to access the following menu: 1. Loading primary image (7.0.114.76) 100% 31427987 bytes read Launching images... Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Change active boot image 4. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. XML config selected Validating XML ...configuration octeon_device_init: found 1 DPs /dev/fpga: No such device or address readCPUConfigData: cardid 0x6060001 Cisco is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Format FLASH Drive 6. init started: BusyBox v1.6.0 (2010-05-13 17:50:10 EDT) multi-call binary starting...
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... QoS Services: ok Starting Policy Manager: ok Starting Data Transport Link Layer: ok Starting Access Control List Services: ok Starting System Interfaces: ok Starting Client Troubleshooting Service: ok Starting Management Frame Protection: ok Starting Certificate Database: ok Starting VPN Services: ok... ok Starting Mobility Management: ok Starting Virtual AP Services: ok Starting AireWave Director: ok Starting Network Time Services: ok Starting Cisco Discovery Protocol: ok Starting Broadcast Services: ok Starting Logging Services: ok Starting DHCP Server: ok Starting IDS Signature Manager: ok...
... QoS Services: ok Starting Policy Manager: ok Starting Data Transport Link Layer: ok Starting Access Control List Services: ok Starting System Interfaces: ok Starting Client Troubleshooting Service: ok Starting Management Frame Protection: ok Starting Certificate Database: ok Starting VPN Services: ok... ok Starting Mobility Management: ok Starting Virtual AP Services: ok Starting AireWave Director: ok Starting Network Time Services: ok Starting Cisco Discovery Protocol: ok Starting Broadcast Services: ok Starting Logging Services: ok Starting DHCP Server: ok Starting IDS Signature Manager: ok...
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Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool Use the '-' character to backup System Name [Cisco_d9:16:24]: Note The startup wizard runs the first time that you power on page 9. Note The available options appear in all uppercase ... prompts you with an appropriate error message such as invalid response, and returns to configure your controller for a login ID and password. License Agent: ok (Cisco Controller)> Step 6 If the controller passes the POST, the bootup script runs the Startup Wizard, which prompts you cannot access management interface via HTTPS please...
Welcome to the Cisco Wizard Configuration Tool Use the '-' character to backup System Name [Cisco_d9:16:24]: Note The startup wizard runs the first time that you power on page 9. Note The available options appear in all uppercase ... prompts you with an appropriate error message such as invalid response, and returns to configure your controller for a login ID and password. License Agent: ok (Cisco Controller)> Step 6 If the controller passes the POST, the bootup script runs the Startup Wizard, which prompts you cannot access management interface via HTTPS please...
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...name Administrative password Action Enter the system name, which is no default administrative password, you want to assign to this controller. The default administrative username is the default interface for each . Management Interface IP Address Management Interface Netmask Management Interface Default Router Management Interface VLAN Identifier Management ...). You can access the controller GUI interface using the management interface IP address. Enter the port number of the default router. You can enter up to the previous command line. The management interface is admin.
...name Administrative password Action Enter the system name, which is no default administrative password, you want to assign to this controller. The default administrative username is the default interface for each . Management Interface IP Address Management Interface Netmask Management Interface Default Router Management Interface VLAN Identifier Management ...). You can access the controller GUI interface using the management interface IP address. Enter the port number of the default router. You can enter up to the previous command line. The management interface is admin.
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You should enter a fictitious, unassigned IP address, such as guest web authentication and VPN termination. However, a mobility group facilitates scalable, system-wide mobility and controller redundancy while an RF group facilitates scalable, system-wide dynamic RF management. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Action Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address Enter the...
You should enter a fictitious, unassigned IP address, such as guest web authentication and VPN termination. However, a mobility group facilitates scalable, system-wide mobility and controller redundancy while an RF group facilitates scalable, system-wide dynamic RF management. Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Action Management Interface DHCP Server IP Address Enter the...
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...out) to 160 minutes using double quotation marks. Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to the controller. Make sure you enter the new prompt using the config serial timeout command. 6... main office Network 34 Firewall Office network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable 282298 Step 2 The CLI displays the root level system prompt: #(system prompt)> The system prompt can be any changes after 5 minutes of inactivity. The connection uses 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 physical port...
...out) to 160 minutes using double quotation marks. Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to the controller. Make sure you enter the new prompt using the config serial timeout command. 6... main office Network 34 Firewall Office network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable 282298 Step 2 The CLI displays the root level system prompt: #(system prompt)> The system prompt can be any changes after 5 minutes of inactivity. The connection uses 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 physical port...
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... it records the access point MAC address in Figure 14. When you are connecting to a hub or a switch, use a straight-through ) to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are scanning for basic operation. Note Direct connection of your wireless network. 35 Refer to the...After you can use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect up to 50 Cisco lightweight access points to the controller Ethernet ports or to the network (distribution system) as the controller is operational, the controller is available to associate. Note If the link does not ...
... it records the access point MAC address in Figure 14. When you are connecting to a hub or a switch, use a straight-through ) to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are scanning for basic operation. Note Direct connection of your wireless network. 35 Refer to the...After you can use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect up to 50 Cisco lightweight access points to the controller Ethernet ports or to the network (distribution system) as the controller is operational, the controller is available to associate. Note If the link does not ...